關於Batten的意思和用法的提問

A: I have only seen the term, batten on, used as a noun. Its a fastening for window shutters. There is also the batting which is the wool or cotton liner that people use to make quilts.

A: It means to render a ship seaworthy by tying down loose articles. You are preparing the ship in case it runs into a storm, where the ship will be tossed about by the waves and loose items might hit folks in the head or damage the physical structure of the ship. (You have to do this before leaving port, because it will be too late to do it after the storm occurs. Then, you continue all throughout the voyage with things stowed for sea meaning you keep loose items tied down always while not in use.)
In time, this maritime requirement, to batten down, was barrowed and used in common use to mean to prepare for the worst-case scenario in advance as a contingency plan.

A: fasten, secure, tie down, etc.

A: It’s good to know what it means but I wouldn’t recommend using it.

Batten Down - Batten Down The Hatches Meaning - Battened Down Examples
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UMW2t8MBmA

Bugs Bunny, for fun
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfbu-VKs1Xo.

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